It’s cocktail hour! And what could be more refreshing after a long day than the exquisite taste of watermelon? Not to mention this beautiful fruit is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and water. So raise a glass to these amazing watermelon mojitos.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
500g watermelon, seeded
1 cup sparkling water
½ cup rum
¼ cup caster sugar
Juice of 1 lime, plus slices to serve
Handful mint
Crushed ice, to serve

METHOD
1. Blitz the watermelon with a hand-blender until smooth. Strain through a sieve, then add water, rum, sugar and lime juice.
2. Serve with torn mint leaves, crushed ice and lime slices.